Fwd: Sixth International Conference on Language and Development
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>Subject: Sixth International Conference on Language and Development
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> Sixth International Conference on Language and Development
> Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 15-17 October 2003
> Call for Papers: http://www.ldc-tashkent.org/about/call.html
>
>
> ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
>
>
> Effective communication underpins both individual and
>national development as well as international cooperation. For many
>developing countries which are multi-ethnic and multi-lingual in character
>effective national language policy and planning is also central to
>development and modernisation.
>
> The Sixth International Conference on Language and
>Development aims to provide a forum for the discussion of the important
>issues related to language policy, language learning and language teaching
>in the context of the developing world, from the perspective of policy
>makers, language and literacy educators and donors.
>
> The choice of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, as the
>venue for the Conference is particularly apt. Uzbekistan is a country with
>a rich ethnic and linguistic mix. For Uzbekistan and indeed for all the
>newly established nations in Central Asia language issues are crucial for
>their future no less than for their present.
>
> The conference co-hosts, the Ministry of Higher and
>Specialised Secondary Education of Uzbekistan and the British Council,
>warmly invite you to participate in the Tashkent Conference in October
>2003. We hope the Conference will not only give you a valuable opportunity
>to meet and exchange views with academics and other professionals from
>around the world with a shared interest, but also to experience something
>of the special culture and hospitality of Uzbekistan.
>
> At the moment this website contains only fairly general
>information. However, we hope that you will continue to visit the website
>as it expands over the coming months so you can keep abreast of updates on
>this important conference. Should you require any specific information
>not found within these pages please do not hesitate to contact us.
>
> Conference history
>
> The Language and Development Conference series began in
>Bangkok in 1993 and was subsequently held in Bali in 1995, Langkawi
>(Malaysia) in 1997, Hanoi in 1999 and Phnom Penh in 2001. The conference
>has been conducted on a voluntary basis by institutions dealing with a
>direct interest in language and development.
>
>
> Information on conferences prior to 2001 may be found on the
>1999 conference website www.clet.ait.ac.th/hanoi/context. Information on
>the 2001 conference may be found at www.idpcambodia.org/conference.
>
>CONFERENCE FOCUS AREAS
>
>
> Issues related to the Conference theme will be explored from
>the perspectives of the various stakeholders in language and development.
>
> Focus areas will include:
>
> A) Language policy and its relationship to national
> development
> Defining the role of language in nation building
> The role of indigenous and international languages in
> education in developing countries
> Language planning, language choice and multilingualism
> Language education in social and economic development
> Globalisation and language in development
> The role of languages in conflict resolution and regional
> development
>
> B) The effective design, implementation and evaluation of
> language and literacy curricula in development contexts
> Teaching language in a resource poor environment
> Teacher education
> Using Information Communication Technologies in language
> teaching and learning
> Distance education and its relevance in developing
> countries
> Communicative language teaching and cultural differences
> Curriculum reform and textbook development
>
> C) Development projects and related linguistic issues
> Return on investment from donors' perspective
> Ensuring sustainability
> Gender issues in language and development
> Institutional capacity building
> Facilitating change
>
> WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE CONFERENCE
>
>
> The Conference seeks participation from all those who are
>concerned with the role of language and communication in the development
>process.
>
> This conference will be of particular interest to:
>
> Language and literacy educators, researchers, curriculum
> designers and materials writers
> Those involved in applied linguistics
> International donor agencies
> Project managers, advisors and staff
> Government agencies involved in policy, planning and
> implementation
> NGO's
> Development studies faculty and students
> Those specifically concerned with the Central Asia region
>
> Whichever category you fall in to, and no matter what your
>experience or position, attending the Conference will provide
>opportunities for you to network with around 300 international delegates
>and to participate in discussion leading to a greater understanding of the
>issues of language and development between all stakeholders.
>
> British Council. The United Kingdom's international
>organisation for education and cultural relations.
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